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Repair & Reuse in Leipzig: local projects to join

Local Repair & Reuse initiatives in Leipzig — practical projects you can start or join this week.

In Leipzig, neighbours are already working on Repair & Reuse, including «Make and mend at Makerspace Gohlis». Start something similar this week, or join an initiative already planned.

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Make and mend at Makerspace Gohlis

Selbermachen statt neu kaufen The Makerspace in Gohlis is a shared workshop in a former car dealership where Leipzig residents turn ideas into objects: with tools, machines, and neighbours who enjoy teaching. What is on offer - 3D printing, wood and textile work, ceramics, photo lab, welding, and more. - Workshops and courses to learn techniques and meet other makers. - Priority on reused and surplus materials; new purchases only when necessary. Open hours - Tue-Fri 17:00-22:00; Sat 10:00-16:00 - Lindenthaler Str. 61-65, 04157 Leipzig Why it matters When households share heavy tools and skills, fewer rarely used machines are bought and discarded: repair and making stay local and joyful.
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Allerlei to go: reusable takeaway in Leipzig

Mehrweg statt Einweg beim Mitnehmen When hunger strikes on the go, single-use cups and boxes still dominate: yet one reusable cup can replace hundreds of disposables over its lifetime. Since January 2023, food businesses in Germany must fill customer-owned containers; larger venues often run deposit return systems. What the project does - Together with BUND Leipzig, Stadtreinigung supports cafés and food shops in the city centre, Georg-Schumann-Straße, and Mockau to set up reusable systems. - Customer awareness campaigns and a prize scheme highlight standout Mehrweg pilots. - Builds on Leipzig’s Zero-Waste strategy and the federal “Zukunftsfähige Innenstädte” programme. How you can act today - Bring a thermos mug and lunch box; ask venues to fill them. - Choose partners that display Mehrweg options; nominate engaged businesses for recognition. Why it matters Reusable takeaway cuts single-use mountains in busy shopping streets, one cup can replace hundreds of disposables.
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Swap and upcycle at inab’s Westend hub

Give items a second life before the bin At inab (Jugend, Bildung und Beruf) in Leipzig’s Westend, circular economy is everyday practice: a Tauschladen for clothing and household goods, plus a Solidarische Recyclingstation for wood, metal, lamps, and small furniture. What you can do Tauschladen - Mon-Fri 9:00-11:30 and 12:30-16:00 (closed last Friday of the month) - Clothing, shoes, toys, books, small appliances - Up to five items can be taken without swapping; on-site repair and laundry prep for textiles Solidarische Recyclingstation - Mon-Fri 13:00-16:00: email photos and a phone number before bringing bulky material - Accepts: wood offcuts, pallets, lamps, small furniture, small electrics - Not accepted: white goods, large sofas, sanitary fittings Access note Take-away from the recycling station may require proof of Leipzig-Pass, ALG II, social assistance, child benefit, or housing benefit: see the project page. Why it matters Neighbourhood swap and recycling stations keep usable goods and materials local instead of in bulk waste streams.
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Visit Konzeptladen „Wiederschön“

Leipzig’s circular department store pilot Stadtreinigung Leipzig and partners are building „Wiederschön“: a hub where reuse, workshops, and education meet shopping. The first Konzeptladen opened in May 2024 in the Höfe am Brühl as a stepping stone toward a larger second-life Kaufhaus. What you will find - Upcycled furniture, products from rescued polymers (3D-printed), tool-lending boxes, jewellery upcycling, and a growing shoe-repair corner - Events and repair workshops on circular living - Space for makers, craftspeople, and associations (funded pilot with reduced rent for partners) Visit - Konzeptladen Wiederschön, Höfe am Brühl, 1st floor (near Müller), Leipzig city centre - Full Kaufhaus location still in planning for Innenstadt, Mockau, or Georg-Schumann-Straße Why it matters A visible reuse shop normalises second-life shopping and gives makers a downtown stage for circular skills.
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Advocate for a local repair bonus

Repair before replace: with public support From May 2022, Stadtreinigung Leipzig and SMEKUL (Saxony’s environment ministry) ran a pilot Leipziger Reparaturbonus: residents received support to choose repair over new purchase. Evaluation: 682 products repaired; about 40% of participants said the bonus motivated them to repair. What you can do elsewhere - Map repair cafés and trusted craftspeople in your city. - Ask local government for voucher schemes like Saxony's follow-up statewide repair bonus. - Share success stories so repair stays visible in policy debates. Why it matters Small public subsidies tip the balance toward repair, the Leipzig pilot showed vouchers can motivate real fixes.
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Konzeptladen Wiederschön: visit & browse

Circular shopping and workshops in the Höfe am Brühl Upcycled furniture, rescued-material products, tool lending, and repair services under one roof. When & where - During Höfe am Brühl mall opening hours (confirm on organiser page) - Höfe am Brühl, 1st floor (near Müller), Leipzig city centre Source & repost Shared here so you can get inspired or find action already happening near you. Solarpunker does not own or organise it. Wiederschön project page
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